Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers: match statistics
Bradford City holds a decisive advantage in home matches with an impressive record of 69% wins and a positive goal difference of +9. The hosts score an average of 1.62 goals per home game, failing to score in just 8% of their matches, which highlights an effective offensive unit. Doncaster Rovers show very poor away form with 62% losses, a negative goal difference of -12, and a mere 23% win rate. The visitors concede an average of 1.77 goals per away game and fail to score in 46% of their outings. Considering Bradford's solid defense (38% clean sheets), this significantly limits Doncaster's chances. Despite Bradford's recent dip in form, the stark contrast between Bradford's home stats and Doncaster's away record clearly points to a home victory.
Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Bradford City played Doncaster Rovers in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Bradford City: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Doncaster Rovers: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Bradford City scores 1.30 and concedes 1.15 goals per match. Doncaster Rovers scores 1.15 and concedes 1.63. League average: 2.55 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Bradford City 59%, Doncaster Rovers 56%. Over 2.5: Bradford City 59%, Doncaster Rovers 52%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
xG is very similar for both teams. Bradford City: 12.3 shots per match, Doncaster Rovers: 12.8.
Match halves
Bradford City: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.67. Doncaster Rovers: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.52.
Goals by minute
Bradford City: 46-60 (9 goals). Doncaster Rovers: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Bradford City holds a decisive advantage in home matches with an impressive record of 69% wins and a positive goal difference of +9. The hosts score an average of 1.62 goals per home game, failing to score in just 8% of their matches, which highlights an effective offensive unit. Doncaster Rovers show very poor away form with 62% losses, a negative goal difference of -12, and a mere 23% win rate. The visitors concede an average of 1.77 goals per away game and fail to score in 46% of their outings. Considering Bradford's solid defense (38% clean sheets), this significantly limits Doncaster's chances. Despite Bradford's recent dip in form, the stark contrast between Bradford's home stats and Doncaster's away record clearly points to a home victory.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Bradford City | Doncaster Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Doncaster Rovers is 167% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Bradford City · 1.6 pts / match - Doncaster Rovers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Bradford City is 13% better for: goals scored per match.
1.3 goals / match - Bradford City · 1.15 goals / match - Doncaster Rovers
Bradford City is 42% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.15 goals / match - Bradford City · 1.63 goals / match - Doncaster Rovers
Bradford City scores in 78% of matches (21 of 27 matches), while Doncaster Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 matches).
Doncaster Rovers scores in 74% of matches (20 of 27 matches), while Bradford City keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bradford City
Over / Under - Doncaster Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bradford City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Doncaster Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Bradford City
Doncaster Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Bradford City | Liga | Doncaster Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.44 | 2.55 | ▲ 2.78 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 51% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 49% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 27% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 68% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 81% | • 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Bradford City 0 - 0 - 1 Doncaster Rovers. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers?
The EFL League One match finished Bradford City 1:0 Doncaster Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers?
Bradford City score 1.30 goals per game on average and Doncaster Rovers 1.15. The EFL League One average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Bradford City's matches and 56% of Doncaster Rovers's.
What form are Bradford City and Doncaster Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Bradford City have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Doncaster Rovers 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers?
The statistical background for Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.